Confronting Racism and Oppression

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course helps students understand what racism is, how it's expressed in Winnipeg's inner city and what factors contribute to its existence. The course provides practical tools for confronting racism, awareness and skill-building around dealing with internalized racism, and guidelines to becoming an ally with those experiencing the brunt of oppression that racism creates. The course emphasizes student participation and discussion and in-depth analysis of ideologies that underlie race-based practices, specifically with respect to Indigenous populations. Restrictions: Students who have credit for UIC-3100 when the topic was Confronting Racism cannot take this course for credit.